Patiently parenting is TOUGH!   Maybe you keep asking yourself--> How do I become a more patient parent?!    Maybe this is you-->I'm finding myself losing my patience with my little one and growing frustrated at myself as a mom, and I feel guilty because I'm just trying to do what's best for my kids, but I don't know how to be the patient mom I want to be! How do I get rid of that mom guilt?    These are questions I ask myself daily! It is possible to better yourself everyday, but it takes some reflection and intention.   In this episode, part one, I share t ..read more

Hi, Mama-Friend!   Sometimes emotions are a lot for a little one and he just doesn't know how to handle it! He wants to respond to what made him angry by kicking, screaming, or throwing a tantrum. You want to help him learn how to work through that and teach him what to do instead, but you aren't sure how to accomplish that!   Well, mama-friend, you're not alone! We all just want to do what's best for our kids, but sometimes we don't know how to teach them to overcome those times when they are feeling all the things!    Which is why you're here!   In this episode, I ta ..read more

Does this sound familiar?!   "Stop hitting your brother!"  "Don't climb on the furniture!" "Can you please not pee all over the bathroom floor?"   Have you ever had those days where you are just spewing out commands, one after another, and you feel like it's just a giant string of negativity coming out of your mouth? Like, this day is going so terribly because my kid just won't listen! My kids feel terrible; I feel terrible and nothing is going correctly!    I have good news! It doesn't have to feel like that--there's hope after all!   In today's episode, we are t ..read more

Hi, Sweet Mama!!   Have you ever wondered why you have to tell your child to do something what seems like 18 times? I'm talking, "Don't yell," "Stop complaining," It's not nice to hit."   Then, you try to reinforce that his behavior is not okay by offering a consequence. YAY! That's a GOOD thing! You're doing it right!   BUT, did you know that the type of consequence has an impact on whether or not your discipline is effective?   Surprise: It does!   Offering the wrong type of consequence can actually lead to those repeat offenses, where you end up saying something you ..read more

Hey, Mama-Friend!   In today's episode, we are diving into why saying, "Good job," to your toddler is actually counter-productive in raising a confident child who thrives, and you will learn how to respond to your toddler when he does something 'good' in a more specific, beneficial way.   Strap on tight, we've got some learning to do!   Michelle   Struggling with tantrums or behaviors? Needing help boosting academic confidence? Wanting to help your toddler or child thrive through integrating daily changes? -->DM me on IG @michelleschauf or email generationonamission@gmai ..read more

Hey there, Mama-Friend! In today's episode, I walk you through how I get through those never-ending days when those toddler temper tantrums and meltdowns try to take you down.  Instead of caving into their meltdowns or losing your patience, you'll want to jot down these six helpful strategies that I use when I feel like I'm about to lose it with my toddler.  Enjoy! Michelle   Interested in working together to devise a success plan for your toddler? Message me on Instagram @michelleschauf for details on how to set up a coaching call ..read more

Hi, Friend! Sometimes, in the heat of the moment, it’s easy to tell our kids what they are doing wrong and point out their flaws. Are you thinking, “What? I never do that!” Have you ever said, “You never listen,” or “You always take forever to do anything”? Or maybe you tell them, “Why can’t you just clean up like your brother?”. Have you ever noticed that those one-liners don’t actually work when it comes to motivating your kids? If you’re putting a globally generalized label on their actions, then that’s soon what they start to believe about themselves. In today’s episode, we are talking abo ..read more

Hi, Friend! If you ever wish you didn’t have to take your kids to the park because you dread leaving or you loathe bath time because you know it’s literally the worst time getting your kids out of the tub, then you will love this episode! Yes, it’s normal for our kids to melt down, but how do we get through meltdowns with our toddlers? Is there a way to prevent meltdowns from happening? Yes, it is possible! In today’s episode, we are talking about 4 successful strategies to use during meltdowns so that you can move on to the next task with your child more easily. These strategies will help you ..read more

Hi, Mama-Friend, Today, I’m sharing my personal experience with anxiety. I’ve battled anxiety since I was a child, and it actually didn’t hit me until I was an adult. Knowing what I know about how it impacted me as a child prompted me to share my experience. We just don’t always understand what our kids are going through. It’s easy to tell them to brush it off. It’s easy to tell them that everything will be okay “It’s just a boo-boo,” but when you’re battling anxiety and struggling with mental health issues, hearing that can make it even worse. We may not even know the why behind our kids’ anx ..read more

Hi, Mama-Friend Have you ever wondered, is there a secret formula to helping your child learn naturally through everyday life, without forcing it? Can my child really play and learn at the same time? I have great news! I have broken down a formula for success when it comes to helping your child make deep connections, boost language, and learn new skills naturally—and it all starts with play-based learning! This episode is filled with five easy ways to help your child learn naturally through everyday life, where they are leading the learning. All you have to do is provide the resources to ignit ..read more